Md. Code, State Government § 18-209
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§18–209.
Official statutory text
(a) A notarial act may be performed in the State by:
(1) a notary public of the State;
(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the State; or
(3) a magistrate appointed by a court of the State.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the State are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
(d) A judge of the court of the State or a magistrate appointed by a court of the State may not charge a fee to perform a notarial act.
(1) a notary public of the State;
(2) a judge, clerk, or deputy clerk of a court of the State; or
(3) a magistrate appointed by a court of the State.
(b) The signature and title of an individual performing a notarial act in the State are prima facie evidence that:
(1) the signature is genuine; and
(2) the individual holds the designated title.
(c) The signature and title of a notarial officer listed in subsection (a) of this section conclusively establish the authority of the notarial officer to perform the notarial act.
(d) A judge of the court of the State or a magistrate appointed by a court of the State may not charge a fee to perform a notarial act.
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